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Nonprofit · EIN 57-0810383

SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP

Tax-exempt · JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455

Financials

$66K$65K2023$43K$49K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990-EZ$42,637$49,283-$6,646$4,183$0$4,183
May 31, 2024990-EZ$66,054$64,692$1,362$10,829$0$10,829
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Membership dues
$3,906
Program service revenue
$38,731
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Occupancy
$500
Printing, publications and postage
$300
Other expenses
$43,483
Program services (functional)
$37,088

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$10,829
Total assets, end of year
$4,183
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$4,183
Cash, savings and investments
$3,383
Gross receipts
$42,637

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lynn BakerPresident5$0
Pat ShortVice President5$0
Vivien JoklikSecretary3$0
Cindy MulliganTreasurer5$0
Pat ShortTrip Coordinator2$0
Lynn BakerTrip Planner1$0
Mary GwenEvening Program1$0
Stephanie HamiltonMembership2$0
Pat ShortCommunications4$0
Lynn Maney-MacIntoshVolunteer Coordinator2$0
Joyce PhillipsPhilanthropy1$0
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lynn BakerPresident5$0
Norm PowersVice President5$0
Lisa RuzowiczSecretary3$0
Cindy MulliganTreasurer5$0
Julia ThogmartinTrip Coordinator2$0
Pat ShortTrip Planner1$0
Ilse CalcagnoEvening Program1$0
Flo GilsonMembership2$0
Norm PowersCommunications4$0
Maggie WirthVolunteer Coordinator2$0
Joyce PhillipsPhilanthropy1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
130 GARDNERS CIR PMB 612, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455-5467
In care of
% JULIA THOEMARTIN
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
2958 Baywood Drive, Seabrook Island SC 29455
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Frank Cermak, 2958 Baywood Drive, Seabrook Island SC 29455
Signed the 990-EZ
Lynn Baker, President
Phone
(919) 270-2986

Mission

The primary exempt purpose of the Seabrook Island Natural History Group (SINHG) is to disseminate natural history and cultural history information about Charleston and the Low Country to its members through field trips and lectures. In addition, the Group provides the opportunity for members to informally share their experiences through special events. The group encourages education in their Johns Island community by providing grants to organizations focusing on education, the environment and local history.

990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Seabrook Island Natural History Group offers excursions to its members in the Spring and Fall of each year. The trips are chosen and organized to enhance members knowledge and experiences in the environmental, historical and cultural heritage of the area. The Organization also encourages education in the Johns Island community by funding local scholarship, environmental projects and other activities aligned with the Organization's purpose. In FY 2024 47 trips were taken by approximately 445 active member attendees.
    Expenses $33,926
  • The Seabrook Island Natural History Group offers a series of evening lectures during the year. These lectures are presented by qualified experts in their subjects and provide members the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of history, the environment and local institutions and culture. In FY 2024, 5 evening programs were presented
    Expenses $1,617
  • The Seabrook Island Natural History Group provides the opportunity for members to informally share their experiences with the environmental, historical and cultural heritage of the area through special events. In FY 2024 one such event was held.
    Expenses $1,545

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Check at the IRS
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
57-0810383
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C42)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,375
Income (IRS master file)
$55,704

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMay 2025$42,637$49,283$4,183XML
990-EZMay 2024$66,054$64,692$10,829XML
990-EZMay 2023–––IRS
990-EZMay 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Frank Cermak
May 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 57-0810383).

Questions about SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP

What is the EIN of SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP is 57-0810383.
Is SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2007.
Are donations to SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP?
The 990-N for 2014 names Frank Cermak.
Who are the officers and directors of SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP?
The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SEABROOK ISLAND NATURAL HISTORY GROUP have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $42,637, expenses of $49,283 and total assets of $4,183 at year end.

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